The Pawn against the King
by Giorgos Katsoulas
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Pub Date 10 Oct 2024 | Archive Date 20 Nov 2024
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Description
The King announces a contest open to everyone, regardless of their financial status. The contest is simple: “Present me with a game that is a true simulation of battle. Whoever succeeds will be richly rewarded. However, anyone who fails and wastes the King’s time will lose their life.” A humble carpenter, confident in what he holds, requests a hearing with the great ruler. Now, he must present his idea at the risk of his life and convince the King that it is exactly what he sought.
Thus begins a mental battle between the powerful and the powerless, the strong and the weak. Genius versus authority.
Advance Praise
“A true gem that took my breath away with its claustrophobic atmosphere.” – Panos Tourlis, book critic.
“The pawn against the king, an ingenious concept by Giorgos Katsoulas to represent the eternal struggle between the strong and the weak.” – Yannis Chronopoulos, historical author and publisher.
"Katsoulas' ability to convey complex ideas and emotions in such a condensed format left me pondering the story's implications long after I finished reading." - K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite
"The Pawn Against the King: Genius vs Authority by Giorgos Katsoulas is an absolutely brilliantly written book." - Joe Wisinski for Readers’ Favorite
"All in all, it's a fantastic short story for readers of all ages." - Pikasho Deka for Readers’ Favorite
"The Pawn Against the King: Genius vs Authority by Giorgos Katsoulas will appeal to strategists, especially those who enjoy mentally tasking games like chess." - Gabriella Harrison for Readers’ Favorite
"What surprised me was the writing style, which can be described as an economy of force, not at a tactical or strategic level, but a literary one instead. Overall, this is a great little tale." - Gaius Konstantine for Readers’ Favorite
Available Editions
ISBN | 9798342425056 |
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